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Definition of renegotiate

renegotiate

/ˌriːnɪˈɡoʊʃieɪt/
re · ne · go · ti · ate
Adjective:renegotiable
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Past Simple:renegotiated
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Past Participle:renegotiated
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Present Participle:renegotiating
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renegotiate Lexical Profile

renegotiate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To negotiate again in order to change the originally agreed terms of a contract, treaty, or financial arrangement.

Example

"The homeowners decided to renegotiate their mortgage when interest rates dropped significantly."

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• Rhymes for renegotiate

• Nearby Words

renegade
renege
renegotiable
renegotiate
renegotiation
renew
renewability

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the prefix 're-' (meaning 'again') combined with 'negotiate', which derives from the Latin 'negotiatus', past participle of 'negotiari' ('to carry on business').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Renegotiate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/renegotiate
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